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Nikki Whittler

Canton,MI

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker proficient in writing and editing and strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Software Quality Analyst position.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Software QA Engineer (Intern)

Careerist
01.2023 - Current
  • Providing software manual QA services on several web & mobile applications.
  • Creating test cases based on the reading, interpretation and analysis of the product requirement document.
  • Performing exploratory manual testing when no product requirement document is present.
  • Creating & filing test cases in the Test Rail application.
  • Documenting testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
  • Utilization of Jira defect tracking tool application for documentation of tests cases that result in issues (bugs).
  • Reporting updates during regression testing.
  • Performing Functional, Non-Functional & UI testing. Familiarized with all software testing types & methodologies.
  • Utilization of defect (bug) life cycle process.
  • Collaboration with scrum master to establish, meet and maintain quality assurance thresholds based on best-practice tools.
  • Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.

Corrections Officer

State Of Michigan Department Of Corrections
11.2010 - 02.2023
  • Prepared written records and wrote disciplinary reports (tickets) for prisoners' rule infractions.
  • Conducted pat downs and strip searches of prisoners, staff and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
  • Conducted prisoner count twice during shift; transmitted count totals to control center officer on computerized equipment via specialized software built to account for the whereabouts of each and every prisoner.
  • Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders & visitors to maintain safety & security within facility.
  • Counted inmates in response to potential security breaches.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities, work assignments and transfers to monitor compliance/implement corrective actions.
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
  • Conducted thorough searches of prisoners, visitors, employees, mail, packages, cellblocks, and other structures for such prohibited items as critical tools, weapons, drugs, or other contraband.
  • Observed small to large populations of prisoners' activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior and/or potential threats to safety and security.
  • Observed and appropriately responded to critical incidents, such as prisoner disturbances, assaults on employees & prisoners or other situations that threaten the security of the facility.
  • Controlled entry and exit from facility; identified employees, visitors and law enforcement personnel entering facility; escorted and monitored visitors while in facility.
  • Maintained stable, interpersonal dynamics with prisoners & staff.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Manual QA

Careerist
Miami, FL
07.2023

Some College (No Degree) -

Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI

High School Diploma -

Cass Technical High School
Detroit, MI

Skills

  • Writing/editing proficiency
  • Software Development Tools: JIRA, Test Rail
  • Web and Mobile Application QA
  • Test Case Development & Management
  • Software Functionality Feedback
  • Passionate About Quality
  • High Organizational Skills

Work Availability

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Nikki Whittler